Adams calls for inquiry into dumped patient files

30 September 2015

The Sinn Féin President is calling on the Minister for Health to ensure an immediate and thorough investigation is carried out after patient files were found dumped in Drogheda.

The Michael Reade Show on LMFM yesterday revealed how sensitive information relating to 44 orthopaedic patients at Our Lady of Lourdes hospital was found on the street next to an overflowing bin last Sunday morning.

Gerry Adams says there is a major fear of of identity theft and fraud for those whose data has been compromised.

He says Minister Leo Varadkar must now act to assure the public of safety of patients' private information.

The Louth TD says the Minister also needs to review data protection procedures.